Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End (Two-Disc Limited Edition)

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Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a rollicking voyage in the same spirit of the two earlier Pirates films, yet far darker in spots (and nearly three hours to boot). The action, largely revolving around a pirate alliance against the ruthless East India Trading Company, doesn't disappoint, though the violence is probably too harsh for young children. Through it all, the plucky cast (Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush) are buffeted by battle, maelstroms, betrayal, treachery, a ferocious Caribbean weather goddess, and that gnarly voyage back from the world's end--but with their wit intact. As always, Johnny Depp's Jack Sparrow tosses off great lines ; he chastises "a woman scorned, like which hell hath no fury than!" He insults an opponent with a string of epithets, ending in "yeasty codpiece."!

In the previous Dead Man's Chest, Sparrow was killed--sent to Davy Jones' Locker. In the opening scenes, the viewer sees that death has not been kind to Sparrow--but that's not to say he hasn't found endless ways to amuse himself, cavorting with dozens of hallucinated versions of himself on the deck of the Black Pearl. But Sparrow is needed in this world, so a daring rescue brings him back. Keith Richards' much ballyhooed appearance as Jack's dad is little more than a cameo, though he does play a wistful guitar. But the action, as always, is more than satisfying, held together by Depp, who, outsmarting the far-better-armed British yet again, causes a bewigged commander to muse: "Do you think he plans it all out, or just makes it up as he goes along?" As far as fans are concerned, it matters not. --A.T. Hurley

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Just when he's needed most, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), that witty and wily charmer of a pirate, is trapped on a sea of sand in Davy Jones' Locker. In an increasingly shaky alliance, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) begin a desperate quest to find and rescue him. Captain Jack's the last of the nine Pirate Lords of the Brethren Court who must come together united in one last stand to preserve the freedom-loving pirates' way of life. From exotic Singapore, to World's End and beyond, from Shipwreck Island, to a titanic battle, this adventure's filled with over-the-edge action, irreverent humor and seafaring myth and magic. Everything has led to this twisting, turning, wild swashbuckling ride in this final chapter of the Pirates Of The Caribbean trilogy

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Pirates 3 = great movie!.......2007-09-11

I have to admit.....when the first Pirates came out I was one of those people saying it would be stupid and I would never watch it, but after some persuasion from my sister-in-law, thought I would give it a chance and you know what....I LOVED IT! I was hooked. I loved Dead Man's Chest and I could not wait until At World's End came out. It turned out to be just as adventurous and fun as the first 2! I am now PIRATES OBSESSED! And I loved that they kept the same characters through all 3 movies. I recommend this movie and the first 2 to everyone!

Writer Commentary??.......2007-09-06

All I have to say is that I sure hope this DVD has feature-length writer commentary from Ted Elliott and Terry Rossio like the previous films did, as it truly turned out to be a MAJOR highlight with those DVDs. I've read that they have not yet recorded any commentary, but they give so much needed insight (needed especially for this film in particular) that their commentary is a MUST. It would be a bit of a disappointment without.

This Is Why Pirates Suck.......2007-09-05

Pirates have always made a terrible theme for a movie. You don't see a lot of big hits based on them do you? I enjoyed the first installment of the trilogy. The second took a sharp dive in the wrong direction. Now, if you took someone who had never seen the movies and told them to watch part one and then watch part 3 right after that, they would be disgusted with how awful the acting has gotten and worse how dull and dry the dialog as well as the story-line had gotten. If you watch all 3 in order you would hardly notice this, take out part two and it becomes more evident that the creators were in a rush to finish a story and get their pay checks.

Why many people hate this movie.......2007-09-04

I think that i know the reason that many people say that the 3rd pirates movie was horrible. I think that it is because people don't watch after the credits!!! After the credits in the 1st movie it shows the monkey grabbing a coin from the chest, and becoming immortal, after the second movie it shows the dog on a throne with a crown, and a big bone in his mouth plus all of the island people are worshipping him!! and of course after the 3rd movie it shows Elizabeth walking towards the beach with her nine or 10 year old daughter, and then it shows Will appearing on davy Jone's (sorry if i spelled that wrong!) ship, and meeting Elizabeth and his daughter. SO IT ISN'T A SAD ENDING LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE THOUGHT IT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also if people couldn't follow the plot then maybe they should pay more attention!!!

Pirates 3=Worst Movie of ALL TIME!.......2007-09-04

After being truly engrossed by the first two Pirates movies I was all set for the third movie but I could never have anticipated the letdown. I was stunned at the utter lack of a story in this truly awful movie. The Pirate Lords???? Hallucinatory Jack seeing multple Jack Sparrows??? Swann as Pirate King???? Keith Richards never looked so uncool and silly. What trash. Don't listen to the people who start their reviews of this movie with "I don't care what people say, I loved this movie" It's a lie. Nobody could love this movie and I was a HUGE fan of the first 2. I have never got up and walked out of a movie but I never came closer than this garbage. I couldn't wait for it to be over it was so stupid. Not only will I not buy this DVD to complete the trilogy, but At World's End was so horrid it actually lowered my opinion of the first two. Stay away and hope Depp & Co. actually try with the next one.

Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End (Widescreen Edition)

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So, why was this panned?
Arrgh!
Not To Be MISSED!!!
the end of a saga
I simply liked it

Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Keira Knightley
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B000U7WV1Y
Release Date: 2007-12-04

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So, why was this panned?.......2007-09-09

A quick glance at the Rotten Tomatoes website, where various critics across the country review new releases and DVDs, shows that the third "Pirates" film received a measly 45% of positive reviews from national and internet critics. A good majority of the top critics at various newspapers and media outlines panned it. I and the millions of others who packed the box office can hardly imagine why. Maybe because the movie isn't an artsy-fartsy independent film or an incomprehensible foreign flick that deludes itself into thinking it speaks intelligently on geopolitical matters. These movies are now considered the "cream of the crop" in cinema, while the public almost ignores them, including myself. Instead of watching them, I'd like to give a hearty "Yo Ho!" and a strong pat on the back to director Gore Verbinski and his terrific cast, especially the insatiable Johnny Depp, for a sea-faring voyage better than practically anything Hollywood has dished out since 2005's "King Kong". "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" is just as wonderful as the previous two, and it would be a shame to see it end here, but the filmmakers know how to quit while they're ahead. I cannot say the same for "Harry Potter" and "Star Wars".

Picking up where the twisty storylines of "Dead Man's Chest" left off, "At World's End" follows Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) as the crew of the "Black Pearl" sail through Singapore and icy northern waters to rescue the devious Captain Jack Sparrow, cursed away to the depths of Davy Jones' (Bill Nighy) Locker. Meanwhile, the grim fate of the pirates grows even darker now that Davy Jones has teamed up with Lord Beckett, the notorious leader of the East India Trading Company, hellbent on world domination. Out on a sea of countless directions and dangers, the pirates must unite to save their lootin' skins from a nasty mass extinction. Nonetheless, this doesn't stop a few dastardly landlubbers from trying to save their own skins, that which include the conniving Jack.

One of the main criticisms this film received was its supposedly confusing plotline. If critics can understand something like the Brad Pitt art film "Babel", "Pirates" should be like a piece of cake to follow, which in fact it is. As long as you pay at least some attention and actively engage what you're saying (no dozing off!), the story is a breeze to discern. However, it is best to recall a few of the details found in "Dead Man's Chest" and even of the first film, because there are some humorous asides which harken back to the original. A second mistaken criticism was the movie's length. Well, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" was about 138 minutes, yet still felt like a miserable 4-hour slog, while "Pirates" is 168 minutes and feels like a slim 90 minutes. Of course, I was more focused on the excitement of this movie than the drudgery of "Potter", which betrayed its predecessors' spirits. "Pirates" enriches its predecessors.

Many people felt disappointed with the second movie, but I thought that movie was a blast, even more than the first one. "At World's End" is in some respects even better than "DMC". It is significantly more sinister, but not always, and there are still deft touches of humor and the occasional lighthearted performances from the supporting pirates. The lead actors also do a magnificent job: Depp is Depp, of course. Geoffrey Rush is true to form as Barbossa, a much welcomed surprise, and even Keira Knightley delivers her strongest take yet as the strong-willed Elizabeth. Yes, Orlando Bloom does a good job also, but some people don't usually enjoy hearing that. But Legolas can indeed act.

Yo Ho, Yo Ho, epic moviemaking returns with a vengeance. A pirate's life for me.

Arrgh!.......2007-09-08

Like the other two sequels that came out earlier this month, I was very eager to see "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" this weekend. I was actually dying to see this movie more than any other movie than I can possibly have think about seeing throughout the entire year. "The Curse of the Black Pearl" was a classic. It has some great action sequences and led a significant impact for a Disney PG-13 rated film. The first sequel, "Dead Man's Chest" had a similiar plot, but it still had the chance to live up to its predecessor, and for the most part, it did.

So does it mean that the new Pirates movie opening this weekend, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," lives up to its predecessors or not? The answer to that is, it does.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" leaves off where the previous Pirates movie, "Dead Man's Chest," leaves off with Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) getting eaten by the Kraken. With the help of the strongest, but yet grew out of evil, pirate, Captain Hector Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), his friends Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Kiera Knightley) go to World's End to free him back along with his ship, the Black Pearl.

Now, evil has come through its way. A samurai by the name of Captain Sao Feng (Chow Yun-Fat) tries to take the battle between the pirates, who take over the Black Pearl. But then after he dies, it leads to Elizabeth Swann to take over as captain of his ship, The Empress. Although with orders from the East Indian Trading Company, Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and Hector Barbossa must fight along against Davy Jones and Cutler Beckett to restore peace. Yet, Will Turner needs the chance to rescue his father, Bootstrap Bill, from Davy Jones's locker.

The story is very long. Obviously, it can get a little confusing, but that's nothing to worry about, even though it's a new problem. It's actually quite decent, and it does fit well for a 3 hour movie. But yes, Disney does say enough for it to be a PG-13 rating film. Although, it sure makes sense to feature half the story in "Dead Man's Chest" and the remaining half here. But the last hour was definitely worth it for a 3 hour movie.

The actors were really good -- even Kiera Knightly as Elizabeth Swann. The movie does feature really cool actors like Johnny Depp. Usually, when I think of Depp as one thing, I think of him as Captain Sparrow. I know that a lot of ladies would die to see this, because of Orlando Bloom. He sure fits the role for Will Turner, the boyfriend of Elizabeth Swann as well as Jack Sparrow's sidekick.

Everyone steps aside as we meet new actors, and we all know about Chow Yun-Fat, previously seen in "The Curse of the Golden Flower," in this film as Captain Sao Feng. Chow Yun-Fat leads a turning point for this movie, especially with all those chinese fighting costumes and nice costume designs. But however, Chow Yun-Fat did a great job playing Captain Sao Feng, and he sure delivers the new goods for the movie.

To sum it all up, "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" was so much better than its predecessor, "Dead Man's Chest," and it lives up to its predecessors. If I think of Johnny Depp as one thing, I'd think of him as Captain Jack Sparrow, and that's what he's best for. I would see this movie many times, and that wouldn't be a thing in me when they come close to 3 hours.

Not To Be MISSED!!!.......2007-09-03

Oh this movie is not to missed if you're a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. The ending is exciting, breathtaking, poignant, and bittersweet on so many levels but yet I think all the arrivals of each charater in their journey's destination was well written and thought out, not to mention well acted.

These movies have everything a person could want in a good movie: action, adventure, romance, humor and great memorable characters you can root for or love to hate!

What is there not to love about Pirates of the Caribbean? Do yourself a favor and watch the trilogy if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed if you love each of the things I listed above.

the end of a saga.......2007-08-26

Pirates 3 brings the series to an end and with great adventure, action and characters.

I simply liked it.......2007-08-24

Some people tend to over analyze movies. This movie was entertaining and fun. I loved the ending after the credits.

Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End [Blu-ray]

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Fantastic Hi Def
A pretty good addition to the series...

Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End [Blu-ray]
Starring: Johnny Depp , Keira Knightley , and Orlando Bloom
Director: Gore Verbinski
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Pictures
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: Blu-ray

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ASIN: B000U7UWVA
Release Date: 2007-12-04

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Fantastic Hi Def .......2007-08-29

This film in Blu Ray format is a must have for any Hi def fan.
The transfer & detail is fantastic.
The only word of advice is make sure your player has the latest firmware update or it won't play.

Buy it !!!

A pretty good addition to the series..........2007-07-28

While the first pirates was amazing and caught the eye of many many people the second one in most peoples eyes was a dissapointment. However, it is always hard to make a great sequel. However in hindsight, after watching the 3rd pirates it makes the second much better because the 3rd one will explain many things that left us questioning things in the 2nd pirates. That'd being said i can't wait to pick this up on blu-ray

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Ghost World
Good Teen Tale
a great touching funny movie
No ghosts, but funny in a sweet and melancholy way
One of the Best Films of All Time

Ghost World
Starring: Thora Birch , Scarlett Johansson , Steve Buscemi , Brad Renfro , and Illeana Douglas
Director: Terry Zwigoff
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ASIN: B00005T30L
Release Date: 2002-02-05

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If you've ever felt alienated by the world around you, Ghost World will offer laughter, tears, and reassurance that you are definitely not alone. Adapted by Daniel Clowes and Crumb director Terry Zwigoff from Clowes's acclaimed graphic novel, the movie spends summer vacation with high school graduates Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlet Johansson). They inflict little tortures on the denizens of urban sprawl, wielding scathing irony as a defense against a "ghost world" full of pop-cultural lemmings and uncertain futures. But when Enid picks a 40-ish vintage-record collector (Steve Buscemi) as the target of her latest cruel prank, she finds herself unexpectedly attracted to him ("he's the opposite of everything I completely hate") and is forced to confront her own crushing loneliness. This combination of deadpan sarcasm and deeply compassionate humanity makes Ghost World a rare and delicate comedy, with an ambiguous ending that suggests tragedy or hope, depending on your own point of view. --Jeff Shannon

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Thora Birch (American Beauty) and Scarlett Johansson (Lost in Translation) "sneak into your heart and stay there" (Rolling Stone) in this "eerie, masterful movie" (Movieline) from the acclaimed director of Crumb. Co-starring Brad Renfro (Deuces Wild), Illeana Douglas (Stir of Echos) and Steve Buscemi (Fargo) in "the best role of his career" (Movieline), Ghost World is a "smartly strange comedy [that] stands out like the Taj Mahal" (Time)! While their classmates head for college, Enid (Birch) and Rebecca (Johansson) focus their energies on tormenting those around them - from a goofy convenience store clerk (Renfro) to an eccentric art teacher (Douglas). But when they zero in on an oddball loner (Buscemi) looking for Miss Right, their seemingly innocent meddling threatens to shatter one of their hearts not to mention their lifelong friendship.

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Ghost World.......2007-07-19

An inspired take on adolescent alienation and angst, Zwigoff's "Ghost World"--adapted from the graphic novel by Daniel Clowes--is a clever and quirky character piece. The three leads are great, but Ileanna Douglas almost steals the film as eccentric art teacher Roberta, who pushes Enid to realize her creative talents. Yes, "Ghost World" is funny, but there's also wisdom and heart behind the laughs.

Good Teen Tale.......2007-06-23

This film is a teen tale with some substance as well as humor. When Enid graduates from high school she's slow to grasp the realities necessary to cope in the adult world. Reluctant to get a job, her best friend starts to distance herself from Enid since she rebels against maturity. Enid reaches the height of her selfishness when she plays with the emotions of an older man who is a social misfit trying to find love and acceptance in the world. Young Enid learns a bold lesson in cruelty when her actions snowball, causing hurt to herself and others. There are funny and memorable characters.

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a great touching funny movie.......2007-05-18

i was hiking at griffith park in los angeles and when i got home this was playing on showtime. i loved it. first of all thora and scarlett are really hot. being as i collect stuff too i related with steve buscemi character who is a very talented funny actor. i think enid is hotter than scarlett but they are both at their peak here. the whole tone of the movie was very funny to me. the ending was cool, some say she killed herself but i just think she went to a strange place to start a new life like she wanted to. a personal fav.

No ghosts, but funny in a sweet and melancholy way.......2007-05-11

The phone rings. Enid says, "Aren't you going to answer that?"

Seymour says, "I have no desire to talk to anyone who wants to talk to me."

He picks it up anyway and listens and then says, "That's my mother."

I just about cracked up.

Well, the whole movie cracked me up. It's a work of art from indie auteur Terry Zwigoff whom I recall as the director of the edgy documentary Crumb (1994). For some reason, as I was watching this, I thought it was directed by Todd Solondz who directed the amazingly real and funny Welcome to the Doll House (1995). I imagined this as a kind of high school/out of high school progression from the junior high school of Welcome to the Doll House. It could be, actually, with Thora Birch playing an older Dawn Weiner and having all those bad things happen to her, but still managing to survive it all. Both Enid Coleslaw and Dawn Weiner are amazingly true to life and also amazingly talented and unappreciated outsiders in this arbitrary and capricious world. Birch (whom I remember vividly from American Beauty 1999) in her glasses and all those campish outfits over her rather ample figure was just outstanding.

Scarlett Johansson who plays her friend Rebecca was as vivid as my high school date on prom night and actually prettier (I have to admit). She was also outstanding. Both Johansson and Birch are charismatic in a way that will glue your eyes to the screen. They play ultra cynical slackers who love to satirize the world and their fellow creatures as they hide their vulnerability from themselves. They are so cute.

Steve Buscemi plays Seymour, a kind of autobiographical alter ego of cartoonist Daniel Clowes (thus Enid's last name, "Coleslaw") who wrote the comic from which he and Zwigoff adapted the movie. Buscemi manages a tricky part calling for old school dorkishness, vulnerability and self-consciousness portrayed in an ultimately winning and sympathetic way.

There are a lot of amusing insider "trivia" comments about this movie at IMDb, including the fact that Sophie Crumb, daughter of Robert Crumb, did the drawings in Enid's notebook. One of the most amusing is this: "The actor who plays the high school principal in the graduation scene also plays one of the customers in the porno shop. This was not intentional--Terry Zwigoff cast him as a porno shop customer forgetting that he also played the principal."

Right.

See this for Zwigoff who has the eye and the ear of a genius, a man who knows the hearts of his characters and the mass culture they live in, and how to satirize them both, but gently with affection.

One of the Best Films of All Time.......2007-05-08

I've loved this movie since it came out in theaters. With an amazing cast of cult and mainstream stars, you cannot go wrong. Steve Buscemi and Thora Birch shine as the main characters, Seymour and Enid, while Scarlett Johannsen is great as Enid's motivated friend and foil, Rebecca.

I love the comic, and this movie is a nice complement to it. Even if you're not familiar with the comic, this movie will make you take a look at life, school and the BS that pervades all aspects of society.

Enjoy!

The Haunted History of Halloween (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives)

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Informative!
THE BEST HALLOWEEN DVD (HISTORICALLY)
Great to view every time Halloween rolls around
A MUST HAVE
Short but Informative History of Halloween

The Haunted History of Halloween (History Channel) (A&E DVD Archives)
Starring: Haunted History of Halloween
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ASIN: B0007WFULU
Release Date: 2005-04-26

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Informative!.......2007-04-05

The History Channel has always put out some great programs and i think this one was truly the most interesting and informative out of them all on holidays in the USA. Even though, they dont show this very often on History Channel (or any other "Haunted History"), its very rare that you will see it, maybe every now and then, but, not all the time as most reviewers would suggest..just so you know. I would buy this, not just for the information of the History, but, for the rare viewing that it gets. Highly Recommended!

THE BEST HALLOWEEN DVD (HISTORICALLY).......2007-01-04

From the days before, before, to the present. This DVD will bring out the love of the season for all of us.

Great to view every time Halloween rolls around.......2006-10-10

This is an interesting and informative documentary that gets you in the spirit of Halloween. A 'must have' for those that love this holiday!!!!

A MUST HAVE.......2006-07-24

LOVE HALLOWEEN AND LOVE THIS DOCUMENTARY. A MUST HAVE FOR ALL HALLOWEEN LOVERS!

Short but Informative History of Halloween.......2005-09-20

Like Christmas Unwrapped, this A&E special, which pops up every year around Halloween, is hosted by Harry Smith. It tells the history of Christmas dating from the time of the Druidic festival of Samhain right up to the 20th century. Along the way noted scholars and authors are interviewed as the roots of Halloween are traced over the centuries. Clips from horror films such as Halloween are included. Also discussed is Mexico's Day of the Dead holiday and various cities are visited to explore their Halloween traditions and festivities. It's a bit of a fluffy pieces but it's all good fun and I still enjoy watching it each Halloween season.

Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter

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Well if you really want to know?
Great info
learn more about the world of harry potter
The Real World of Harry Potter
Interesting Companion Piece to Harry Potter Phenomenia

Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter
Starring: Hugh Laurie
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ASIN: B0000633SA
Release Date: 2002-05-28

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The bestselling stories of a boy wizard have left millions spellbound. Discovering the truth behind the fiction, British actor Hugh Laurie narrates this public television documentary (not authorized by J.K. Rowling) to provide historical and scientific context to the Harry Potter tales. Divided into six chapters, the 74-minute program offers footage of Rowling's childhood home and platform nine and three-quarters at King's Cross Station in London; notable discussions with authors Lindsey Fraser (Conversations with J.K. Rowling) and David Colbert (The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter); and clips of television interviews with Rowling. One chapter unearths some probable legends that may have stirred Rowling's imagination. Another guesses on a Scottish school that may have provided the inspiration for Hogwarts. Especially fun for Potter fans is a description of the now-famous Hogwarts' sport, Quidditch. In true documentary form, style outperforms sizzle, which more likely will appeal to older Potter fans, ages 12 and up. Beautifully filmed and scripted, here is an intriguing complement to the Harry Potter books and motion pictures. --Lynn Gibson

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Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter picks up where the blockbuster film and bestselling books leave off. This critically-acclaimed documentary explores the myths and legends that inhabit the real world of Harry Potter. Follow award-winning documentary filmmakers as they offer insights to witches, wizards, Greek Gods, Ancient Celts, ghosts, magical creatures, alchemy, and ancient spells. Extra Features: The Ghostly Visitors of Harry Potter; Harry Potter's Alchemical and Herbal World; In the Footsteps of Harry Potter; Harry Potter and the Holy Grail.

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Well if you really want to know?.......2007-07-23

It is an alright documentary. But if you are any kind of a "Pot-head" (i.e. a serious Potter/Rowling fan) you won't find anything really new in here it was filmed in 2001. Still it is nicely filmed and excellent narrations by Hugh Laurie.

Great info.......2007-02-18

We liked the movie very well. It is always interesting to learn whats behind something that is popular.

learn more about the world of harry potter.......2005-08-19

i loved it, it was very informing and entertaining

The Real World of Harry Potter.......2005-07-07

I did like this DVD but do wish it had been close-captioned. Sometimes the Brits are hard to understand, especially when one has hearing problems, even with hearing aids!

Interesting Companion Piece to Harry Potter Phenomenia.......2004-12-15

Most fans of Harry Potter (books or films) will enjoy this documentary. I believe I saw it either on PBS or on a discovery channel type TV channel. While it suggests that it will uncover how Harry Potter exists in the real world, it actually covers related topics quite well for children and family viewing. You learn more about related topics, but always from a springboard of discussing Harry Potter's settings, people, objects or practices.
As mentioned, the narration is very good and the program is quite entertaining. However, one should not be expecting to see any clips from the HP movies here, nor is this a Harry Potter tale. This is an exploration of the subject matter that Harry Potter's world is drawn from.
Still, it's great fun for HP fans and families, and I wouldn't hesitate to order one up. Just realize that it isn't one of the movies. (See other reviews above, as they are all quite accurate!) PS: I watched the whole thing LIVE on tv and tapped it on an old VHS...tried to get my two HP fan kids to watch it, but they didn't get into it as much as I thought they might. "It's OK Dad, but can we go out and play now?" "Why did you make us watch that DAD?" Guess it can't be all bad if they want to go play instead of sit glued to the TV all day, eh?

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It was pretty good to me
it's just ok
More "F" Bombs you can shake a stick at
one of my first anime
A classic anime film

Demon City Shinjuku
Starring: Hideyuki Hori , Hiromi Tsuru , Kiyoshi Kobayashi , Yûsaku Yara , and Ichirô Nagai
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
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ASIN: B00007K019
Release Date: 2003-01-28

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This 1988 OVA reunited author Hideyuki Kikuchi and director Yoshiaki Kawajiri of Wicked City (1987). Ten years after his father Genichirou was killed battling the evil Rebi Ra, teen-aged Kyoya Izayoi is called to stop Rebi from releasing demons from hell onto the Earth. Demon City borrows heavily from Star Wars: Ag'ni Rai, Genichirou's teacher, tells Kyoya that he must learn to harness the web of spiritual energy that flows among living things. This minimal training, plus his father's sword and the love of beautiful Sayaka enable Kyoya to destroy Rebi Ra. The film is oddly paced, with a long build-up to a disappointing climax, problems that are exacerbated by the very stiff vocal performances. Kawajiri uses color with his accustomed skill, especially in the monochromatic opening duel, but Demon City hardly ranks among his important works. (Unrated: suitable for ages 16 and older: violence, violence against women, grotesque imagery, brief nudity) --Charles Solomon

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In a city beset by demons, Kyoya must avenge his father, a great warrior who died at the hands of a diabolical psychic. Kyoya must discover his latent powers and finish the battle his father started, before humanity is destroyed forever.

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It was pretty good to me.......2007-06-03

Demon City Shinjuku is far away from a classic and nowhere near unwatchable. The animation shouldn't be compared to todays anime. For the time it was made I say the animation is pretty good. The character development is good and the story is straight forward. I'll speak on it without adding to many spoilers.

A pretty powerful man with demonic powers wants to bring demons to earth and plunge the world into total darkness. The main character is summoned by a spectre to fight this threat. Along the way he encounters several characters who actually add to the story. The battles with the demons are pretty good and the character designs aren't bad at all.

This anime isn't for kids due to the very strong language. If you have some spare cash this is worth a watch for the cheap price. I dont mind this film in my collection one bit.

it's just ok.......2007-04-30

i watched it, kinda liked it, and kinda didn't. the story is a lil herky-jerky in places. but the art/animation is cool, dark and spooky, music was ok, voice actors did an ok job. if a buddy has a copy borrow it, if you see it at your rental place give it a try, find it used/cheap... go ahead. but i'd reccomend you save your new price $$$ for something else.

More "F" Bombs you can shake a stick at.......2007-03-02

I bought this movie thinking that it could have been a PG-13 Rated Urotsukidoji (Legend of the overfiend), which is to many otaku as the trailblazer to horror hentai such as La Blue Girl and Cool Devices...

Animation is exactly what I expected. From the Mid 80's, on par with Galaxy 999 and if your expecting quality animation, this is not it.

The dubbing is by part the worst dubbing I have ever heard (next to the Magic Knight Rayearth theme songs). These characters say the "F" word like 16 times, most of the time gratuitously. I was expecting so much more out of the plot, but it let me down.

This is truly the movie the never could - Put this on your rental list above "Crying Freeman" or any of those horrid MD Geist movies.

one of my first anime.......2007-01-04

its a very classic anime. horrible English dub, don't even waste your time with it, just go straight to the sub version. lots of violence towards anime, so be ready for that. it has some of the anime cliche's woven into it so be ready for those. some characters are under developed, but, still an anime i would recommend; but that might just be because it was one of my introductions to anime. but it is a great example of a raw classic anime.

A classic anime film.......2006-07-04

In exchange for the power to slay his fellow student and rival, Rebi Rah agreed to open a doorway into the demon world.

Years later, the time has come for him to honor his end of the deal. Knowing that his old teacher, Rai, could possibly stop him, he places a spell on the peaceful Federation President; without Master Rai's constant aid, the president will die.

Since he cannot leave the president, Rai asks for Kyoya, the son of Rebi Rah's dead rival, to do so. And with the urging of Sayaka, the president's cute and pure-hearted daughter, Kyoya agrees.

But Kyoya only has rudimentary knowledge of his father's fighting skills. To get to Rah, he must fight his way through the monster-infested streets of Shinjuku, protecting Sayaka along the way. The odds say he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell...

About the only way I could see this movie getting any better is if it was longer.

Ghost Hunters: Spirits of Bodmin Moor/Mysteries at George Inn/Phantom Pilot

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Ghost Hunters: Echoes from Beyond the Grave. The Possession/Priest and Professor
Sober documentary
I've got to say it's good. I'm in it!
Excellent Series

Ghost Hunters: Spirits of Bodmin Moor/Mysteries at George Inn/Phantom Pilot
Starring: Ghost Hunters
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ASIN: B00008G7BL
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Description

Spirits of Bodmin Moor: Extraordinary paranormal events experienced by people who believe they have encountered King Arthur himself.

Mysteries of the George Inn: The site of one of the most hair-raising tales of haunting and exorcism.

Phantom Pilot: Examine the mystery of so-called crisis ghosts: spirits, apparitions, that appear around the time of death.

Customer Reviews:

Ghost Hunters: Echoes from Beyond the Grave. The Possession/Priest and Professor.......2007-02-20

I was disappointed with capital letters. Very bad "ALL". I do not recommend this product.

Tessie Martínez

Sober documentary.......2006-02-13

Caution: Do not confuse with the Sci-Fi Channel's series of the same name!

No theatrics here, just sober investigations into several purported hauntings. This is not a "balanced" documentary: The emphasis is on evidence in favor of the proposition that these hauntings are real. The film features extensive witness monologues instead of sound bites intercut with special effects and spooky music, as is too often the case in this genre. Some, including at least one reviewer here, may find this approach dull. I found it informative and serious. Usually I find shows like this funny or embarassing.

I've got to say it's good. I'm in it!.......2005-01-26

We shot this series back in the UK in 1997 and it was the first of a whole host of "Paranormal" programmes on TV. It came long before "Most Haunted" and the like, and was the Discovery Channel's biggest programme in the UK with over 4 million viewers.

All the stories were so well researched, I believe it is still one of the most honest ghost documentary series ever produced.

My main appearance was in The Phantom Schoolmaster (Disc 1), and that one episode took almost 4 days to shoot which is something not heard of nowadays! The research was real and the stories came from reliable witnesses.

But I could be biased! Have a look for yourself. If you don't like it then you can sell it on an auction site!

After all, there must be something in it. Discovery are still re-running it in the UK after 8 years!

Cheers!

Ian Cashmore

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Excellent Series.......2004-12-01

All four "Ghosthunter" DVDs are well worth your money and time.
It is true that the episodes are all based in Britain, and that's just fine. England is the ghost capitol of the world!
All episodes are well written and very well done. There is a good bit of English history thrown in of course, because you need to understand the haunted area in order to appreciate the haunting itself.Do yourself a favor, if you are a ghost buff, and buy these DVDs. You won't regret it!

Ghost Hunters: Legends of the Legionnaires/Spirits of the Civil War/Phantom School Master

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Ghost Hunters: Echoes from Beyond the Grave. The Possession/Priest and Professor
Sober documentary
I've got to say it's good. I'm in it!
Excellent Series

Ghost Hunters: Legends of the Legionnaires/Spirits of the Civil War/Phantom School Master
Starring: Ghost Hunters
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ASIN: B00008G7BI
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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Legends of the Legionnaires:
Remarkable stories of modern encounters in close quarters with long departed legionnaires.

Spirits of the Civil War:
Many modern visitors to a battlefield have reported encounters with 17th century soldiers.

The Phantom schoolmaster:
A school burned down and there have been reports of strange happenings in buildings built on the site.

Customer Reviews:

Ghost Hunters: Echoes from Beyond the Grave. The Possession/Priest and Professor.......2007-02-20

I was disappointed with capital letters. Very bad "ALL". I do not recommend this product.

Tessie Martínez

Sober documentary.......2006-02-13

I've got to say it's good. I'm in it!.......2005-01-26

Excellent Series.......2004-12-01

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A Little Beauty
The Visitors Imaginery Friends
Not a Horror Film...
I liked it a whole lot better than everyone else did...
UNWELCOME GUESTS

Visitors
Starring: Radha Mitchell , Susannah York , Ray Barrett , Dominic Purcell , and Tottie Goldsmith
Director: Richard Franklin
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
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ASIN: B0000C504K
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Description

After six month at sea on a solo trip around the world, Georgia Perry's 44-foot sail boat sits idle with no wind in her sails for several days. Cabin fever sets in and the border between fact and fantasy begins to trickle away. Are uninvited visitors bordering the vessel, or is her mind deceiving her? But if these are just tricks in her imagination, how do these ghostly encounters leave Georgia with bruises? If the visitors are real, is there a bigger danger…?

Customer Reviews:

A Little Beauty.......2007-02-15

I have to admit, this movie really gave me the Creepy-Crawly's! The fine line between reality & fantasy comes across quite well, in this spooky little thriller.
If you like tales about cats, sailing the high seas, ghosts, a bit of romance; and in the end the heroine prevails(good on her!)it's worth a squizz! There's some good special effects too - very entertaining!

The Visitors Imaginery Friends.......2007-02-12

This movie is eerie style, which almost fits an illusionary profile of psychology-thriller. The movie is confusing at the start, and continues to make the watcher feel confused throughout the movie, yet as the scenes come together, it seems more real and plotted well. If you want a movie that peeks curiosity, then this movie will definately peek your mind to want to see what happens...Some compare the movie to "ghost ship," yet I cannot see the comparison entirely at this point.

Not a Horror Film..........2006-05-21

...per se. This should appeal more to fans of drama/suspense.

If you're like me and enjoy indulging in films that watch like paperback novels, then this should do it for you. The DVD cover is a bit misleading-- this is about a strong-willed, stubborn woman who decides to sail around the world with no human contact save via radio.

During the trip, cabin fever sets in and she confronts her past and fears through ghostly visitors which include her parents and some pirates.

This picture provides the viewer with some great drama, interesting characters, and an overall satisfying cinematic experience. If it was meant to be scary, it failed (except for the chick's mom-- she was freaky), but shines as a psychological drama.

Check it out if it sounds like your thing.

I liked it a whole lot better than everyone else did..........2005-09-12

Visitors (Richard Franklin, 2003)

This movie is getting no love at IMDB, and I'm not terribly sure why. Perhaps the raters over there are used to more highbrow fare; I watched this the week after watching Ghost Ship, and comparison between the two seems unavoidable. In every way, Visitors comes out on top.

During a round-the-world solo sailing race, Georgia Perry (Pitch Black's Radha Mitchell) runs into a calm patch (we eventually find out she's just a few days from the end of the race at this time, so she's already been at sea for roughly six months with only a cat for company). While stuck in the doldrums, Perry has to fight off a bout of isolation-induced insanity where she hallucinates visitations from important people in her life-- her dead mother (Susannah York), her ailing father (Prisoners of the Sun's Ray Barrett), and various others, while having to worry about running across a pirated tanker, and having her only contact with other humans come from radio contact with her fiancee Luke (Blade: Trinity's Dominic Purcell) and Rob (Christopher Kirby, recently seen in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith), the radioman on a freighter who are coincidentally on the same course.

Radha Mitchell is not only drop-dead gorgeous, but is one of those exceptionally talented and yet underrated actors who never seen to get nearly enough work (while Julia Roberts, at twenty million a flick, is working more than ever). It is her performance that truly carries this picture, though many of the minor cast also turn in reasonable performances (Purcell, especially, is appropriately slimy, and Susannah York delivers the kind of role that explains why she was so in demand in the seventies). The film's climax begs comparison with that of Ghost Ship, and while it's cheesy, in comparison it's wildly understated; the denouement is a tad on the "girl-power!" side, but is still thoroughly fitting.

A fun way to kill ninety minutes, and well worth it for a glimpse of Radha Mitchell's charms. *** ½

UNWELCOME GUESTS.......2005-01-31

Psychobabble is the main ingredient of this "psychological chiller" from down under. Radha Mitchell (Pitch Black)plays a daring young lass who sets out to sail around the world and finds herself out of commission when the wind decides to take a vacation. Meanwhile, after spending so much time alone on the vessel, she's starting to have what could either be hallucinations or visitations from various sources: her mother who committed suicide; her father who dies while she's on the journey; pirates; a pirate she killed who keeps coming back; three ladies who are also dead; and she talks to her cat whom we hear talk back. Director Richard Franklin never focuses on the reality or unreality of these visitors, and one is left digging through immense amounts of Mitchell's guilt over her father's accident which not only paralyzed him but also made him impotent; over her emotionally blackmailing mama who slit her wrists in a convalescent home; her guilt over having an affair with an Indonesian hunk; and of course, the movie's sole purpose seems to be to have Mitchell extricate herself from these guilts. While there are some effectively creepy scenes, VISITORS fails on either being a tense psychothriller or a lukewarm horror thriller. No commitment from the writer or director leaves Mitchell in deep water, despite her competent performance. Susannah York is delightfully campy as the mom; Ray Barrett appropriately paternal as her pop; and Domenic Purcell as her lover and partner, Luke, could use some vitamins to energize his understated performance.
Artsy to the point of irritation, VISITORS doesn't chill, thrill or entertain.

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